E VERETT — Supermarket giant Kroger will close the Fred Meyer store at 8530 Evergreen Way in Everett, citing a rise in theft as one the reasons, the company said in a statement on Monday. In addition to Everett, a Fred Meyer in Kent will also be shuttered, said Kroger spokesperson Tiffany Sanders in a statement.

The South Everett Fred Meyer, operated by Kroger, is set to close on October 18, 2025, raising local concerns.

Fred Meyer is closing locations in Kent and Everett due to what a spokesperson called "a steady rise in theft and a challenging regulatory environment."